AMD at Computex 2025 announced the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 series processors targeting high-end desktops (HEDT) and workstations. These processors are codenamed "Shimada Peak," and are based on the "Zen 5" microarchitecture. "Shimada Peak" is a variation of the EPYC "Turin" MCM, designed for Socket TR5, with slightly modified I/O. The chip puts out up to 128 PCIe Gen 5 lanes but lacks CXL capability on these lanes, and the memory I/O is set to 8-channel DDR5 (16 sub-channels), down from 12-channel DDR5 on "Turin" (24 sub-channels).

The top SKU, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, comes with a 96-core/192-thread configuration, a 128-lane PCIe Gen 5 I/O, and an 8-channel DDR5 memory interface. The chip comes with a maximum boost frequency of 5.40 GHz, and a total of 384 MB of L3 cache (12x 32 MB). AMD claims a significant 10-20% gain in Cinebench 2024 nT performance over the previous generation 7995WX "Zen 4" processor, and nearly 220% gain over the Intel Xeon W9-3595X processor. Across a wide segment of media, design, architecture, science, and LLM inferencing use-cases, the 9995WX is shown posting performance leads ranging anywhere from 44% to 145% over the W9-3595X. The Threadripper PRO 9000 series will be an OEM-exclusive launch through workstation partners such as Lenovo.

AMD at Computex 2025 announced the new Radeon RX 9060 XT mid-range graphics card. The card is designed to offer maxed out gaming at 1080p, with ray tracing enabled, and lets you take advantage of new features such as FSR 4 and the upcoming FSR "Project Redstone" feature-set. The card comes in two variants, the RX 9060 XT 16 GB, priced at $350, and the RX 9060 XT 8 GB, priced at $300. Both models are based on the 4 nm "Navi 44" silicon, which they both max out in terms of on-die components. The GPU is based on the RDNA 4 graphics architecture, and comes with 32 CU (compute units), which works out to 2,048 stream processors, 64 AI accelerators, 32 RT accelerators, 128 TMUs, and possibly 64 ROPs. The chip features a 128-bit wide GDDR6 memory interface, the company didn't reveal memory speeds. Both models come with a total board power value of 180 W. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB offers up to 821 peak AI TOPS (INT4).

AMD also put out some first party performance claims. The company claims that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB, should beat the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB by 6% on average, tested across 40 game titles, at 1440p. The RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB has an MSRP of $380, making the RX 9060 XT 16 GB cheaper by $30, and as a result, have a 15% performance-per-Dollar edge. The company did not put out any performance claims for the RX 9060 XT 8 GB model. Given that NVIDIA is not developing a 16 GB model of the new RTX 5060 (non-Ti), and its $300 price, things could get interesting for AMD, especially if its claim that the RX 9060 XT 16 GB will be the fastest current-gen GPU under $350 holds. Both the 16 GB and 8 GB variants of the Radeon RX 9060 XT should be available on June 5, 2025.

AMD in its Computex 2025 keynote address announced an overview of FSR 4 implementation. FSR 4 introduces a new AI Machine Learning-based super resolution algorithm that's more accurate, and vastly improves image quality at every performance preset. AMD also announced FSR "Project Redstone." This is a future version extension of FSR, and "Project Redstone" is its working title. "Redstone" combines the AI ML super resolution introduced by FSR 4, with three new features—neural radiance caching, an AI ML-based Ray Regeneration, and AI ML-based Frame Generation. The company plans to launch "Redstone" in the second half of 2025.

All three features being introduced by "Project Redstone" aim to achieve technological parity with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 and DLSS 4, particularly in AAA games with ray tracing enabled. Neural Radiance Caching sees an AI ML model continually learn how light bounces in a scene to predict and store indirect lighting, which reduces the performance cost of ray tracing. AMD FSR "Redstone" Ray Regeneration is functionally similar to NVIDIA DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction. It uses a neural network to regenerate pixels that couldn't be accurately path-traced. This should improve the quality of reflections, particularly when super resolution is used. The next big announcement of course is a new AI ML-based model for Frame Generation.

Browse the list of bestselling PC cases on Amazon, and you'll see a pattern emerge very quickly. Today's PC builders aren't deciding whether they want a tempered glass side panel: they're deciding how many of these panels they want. Panoramic PC cases provide an undeniably gorgeous view of your internal PC hardware, so it's no wonder that they've soared in popularity. But that wide-open panorama does pose a problem for people who prefer a pristine PC. If you have a stray cable or wire in such a build, you'll notice it every time you sit down at your desk.

Already, we offer an ecosystem of BTF motherboards, PC cases, and graphics cards that help you tuck your PC's wires and cables out of sight. But we're interested in doing even more, and we're eager to present solutions that work with traditional PC hardware designs, not just BTF. Behind the scenes, we've been working on modular hardware concepts that cut down on cable clutter for two key components: chassis fans and AIO coolers. Visitors to our Computex 2025 booth will get to see this concept hardware in action, but perhaps a trip to Taipei isn't in the works for you this year. Let's take a closer look.

As previously promised, Dr. Rick Tsai took to the Computex 2025 stage earlier today. The MediaTek CEO's keynote speech included a teaser for next-gen. Currently, the fabless chip design firm's best offerings are manufactured at TSMC foundries—utilizing 3 nm node processes. According to inside track knowledge, the forthcoming Dimensity 9500 mobile chipset will be based on "N3P." During today's important presentation, Tsai announced his company's next major leap—with "2 nm silicon innovation." According to a presentation slide, a tape-out phase is anticipated by this September. Industry experts reckon that a futuristic flagship—perhaps "Dimensity 9600"—SoC will benefit from this generational jump. Finalized products could arrive around late 2026; with MediaTek reportedly being on TSMC's 2 nm (N2) mass production order books. Officially, MediaTek's shift from 3 nm into 2 nm is expected to improve chip performance—with an estimated 15% uplift—while reducing power consumption (by ~25%).

Samsung Display is participating in COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, Asia's largest IT trade show, for the first time, showcasing its cutting-edge OLED display technologies. The company announced today that it will exhibit at COMPUTEX TAIPEI 2025, taking place May 20 to 23 at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 2, it will host a private exhibition for clients, unveiling its latest IT OLED portfolio for applications like laptops, tablets, monitors and other IT devices.

Samsung Display is set to unveil UT One for the first time alongside a range of low-power solutions optimized for IT devices such as laptops and tablets. The company will also showcase QD-OLED prototypes along with an ultra-high resolution and ultra-high refresh rate that will change the premium monitor market. In addition, wheeled dual-arm robots Rainbow Robotics, a company that specializes in robotic platforms, will perform a welcome show to demonstrate the slimness and light weight characteristics of Samsung OLED, set to leave a lasting impression on clients visiting our booth.

Alongside an impressive number of new case designs and components, Gamdias has presented robust gaming laptop coolers. The Aether product range is headlined by a P1 Pro model; versatile enough to accommodate 12 to 19-inch devices. High-elasticity foam padding ensures quiet operation, by minimizing unwanted vibrations. This flagship option—designed for gamers and content creators—is armed with an industrial-grade turbofan—powered via USB-C. Integrated RGB lighting zones can be controlled through a physical interface, along with fan settings.

Just before Christmas 2024, CoolerMaster revealed its innovative MasterFrame case series. Weeks later, TechPowerUp inspected pre-launch interlocking aluminium panel-equipped specimens at CES. So far, Cooler Master's marketing material has emphasized the importance of customization. At this week's Computex trade show, the manufacturer has presented various MasterFrame 600 configurations—enabled by non-standard GPU mounting techniques, and multiple front panel options.

Two "Vertical GPU Mode" demonstration units aptly showcased interesting graphics card placements. Cooler Master seems intent on presenting its custom VGA cooler across multiple tables and every turn—their MasterFrame 600 builds were togged up with custom GeForce RTX 5080 graphics cards. A "Reverse Mode" example showed off another non-traditional internal layout.

At Computex 2025, CHERRY prepares four new switches, starting with the debut of the IK inductive switch series and the introduction of three new mechanical switches based on the MX platform: MX Honey, MX Blossom, and MX Falcon. The CHERRY IK analog switch uses electromagnetic induction to detect key presses without physical contact between parts. This contactless design eliminates wear while using 50% less power than magnetic switches and 95% less than Hall effect switches. The IK switches will be available this Fall.

Next we have CHERRY's MX Honey, their first silent tactile MX switch, built on the updated MX2A platform. It gives noticeable tactile feedback without the usual noise, thanks to a redesigned spring and factory lubrication. The switch is rated for over 100 million key presses, with availability starting in June 2025, while 36-switch consumer kits will follow.

Earlier today, the Sapphire Japan social media account shared an intriguing teaser photo. As expected, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer has (representative) feet on the ground in Taipei, Taiwan. Currently, their Computex booth's main purpose is to show off already launched custom AMD RDNA 4 products—namely Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 cards. According to Team Red's official schedule, new items will be debuted on-stage tomorrow—insiders believe that the oft-leaked Radeon RX 9060 XT model will be unveiled by Jack Huynh, and board partners.

The Japanese Sapphire office commented on pre-game conditions: "I received a very interesting image from the site. Um...It says something like "tomorrow, the 21st, from 12:01pm (1:01pm in Japan?)" I wonder what it could be." Their photo upload shows five placeholder placards; two with longer profiles—suggesting triple-fan configurations. The three other options seem to be dual-fan in nature. Printed material outlines an imminent "21 May, 12:01 PM" reveal. Despite fairly strict conditions, other AIBs have already presented designs (online). Yesterday, industry watchers noticed Acer's previewing of a Nitro Radeon RX 9060 XT OC 16 GB SKU. Given the total number of "temporary" wall-mounted items on display, Sapphire could be readying various mid-range (PURE) and budget (PULSE) models.

HYTE's brand-new X50 cases series was revealed at Computex 2025; with variants divided into premium (glass) and "Air" (mesh) lines. According to preview material, (respective) guide price points are $150 and $120—subject to regional VAT, and the effects of changing tariff conditions. The more expensive options feature very colorful designs, along with 4 mm thick "laminated acoustic glass"—the brand has dubbed these as: "Cherry" (red), "Matcha Milk" (green), "Pitch Black," "Strawberry Milk" (pink), and "Taro Milk" (purple), and "Snow White." The cheaper X50 Air SKUs are only available in black or white finishes. Color-matching 120 mm Flow FA12 fans were also on display at HYTE's booth; rated up to 1500 rpm.

Cooler Master has revived its gargantuan Cosmos case product line; as demonstrated by the brand dedicating a whole table to two behemoth samples. Massive chassis designs are not particularly "de rigueur" nowadays, but 2025 revivals could be appropriate fits for ever-growing graphics card profiles, and extra elaborate cooling setups. Two different configurations were presented; as denoted by product placards and differentiated by modular panel selections. This year's refresh supports modern hidden and back-connector products.

The Cosmos 2025 "Water Cooling" demo unit's foundation consists of a non-specific Intel Ultra 5 processor, a customized (watercooled) GeForce RTX 5090 card, and an ASRock Z890 LiveMixer WIFI mainboard. Cooler Master has installed their fancy X Pro waterblock system; the visiting TechPowerUp team noticed that these components occupied only a small portion of internal volume. The 180 mm long MWE Gold 1250 V2 PSU looks relatively dinky, in its elevated perch. A radiator setup seems to feature absolutely huge airflow fans (maybe four in total); two of these units are visible in some of our photos.

There's no shortage of AI products at Computex this year, but MaxLinear had a demo of a router with AI support that kind of makes sense. The company has developed what it simply calls MaxAI, which allows their customers to build their own smartphone all, which is represented by the the left hand side of the screen below. This allows the owner of a router with support for Max AI to give it voice commands, but as the software is aware of the features of the router, it's possible to use it for things like QoS optimisation, speed tests and even for sending system logs to your ISP during a support call. MaxAI is also multilingual, the demo we were shown started out in Mandarin, but was switched to English for the demo and then in the end switched to Japanese.

This might seem like something of a gimmicky feature, but keep in mind that most people don't know how to use a router, from setting it up, to changing any kind of settings. The potential of MaxAI is to allow users to set up their router via voice commands, which to many would be a lot easier, than using an app or logging in to a web interface. However, MaxAI isn't just about controlling your router via voice commands, as MaxLinear has also worked on a new type of QoS, where they don't do deep packet inspection, but instead have trained that AI model to detect patterns of different software. The demo was showing two video streams, one was used to simulate a teams call and by just telling the MaxAI to optimise teams, the video stream went from jerky to smooth. Obviously this assumes that the internet connection is fast enough and it's still just prioritisation, but it works much better compared to traditional QoS.

Up for display at MSI's booth here at Computex 2025, we discovered the company's all-new CORELIQUID AIO coolers. To be more precise, they launched two models: MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO and MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 AIO. Aimed at enthusiast users, the MSI MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO cooler sports a 6-inch rotatable display with POGO-PIN flex connector for adjustable viewing angles, a 360 mm radiator with CenterFlow design for simplified tube routing, factory-applied next-gen thermal compound, and UNI Bracket mounting system compatible with Intel LGA 1700/1851 and AMD AM4/AM5 sockets. The MPG CORELIQUID P13 360 is geared toward performance users and features a curved glass water block with 2.1-inch round IPS display, EZ CAP design with clean lines and precision curves, 360 mm radiator with preinstalled triple CycloBlade 9 ARGB GEN2 fans, and compatibility with MSI motherboards featuring EZ Conn Design for single-cable connection and control of fan speeds, lighting, and display functions.

A demo PC build (using MEG MAESTRO 900 case) from MSI showcasing the MEG CORELIQUID E13 360 AIO demonstrated the performance capabilities, while the stunning aesthetics attracted the curious eyes of booth visitors. Currently, there is no information about pricing and availability in retail stores.More pictures follow.

In Win at the 2025 Computex showed off a bunch of products. This year, the company is celebrating 40 years in business. The company had started out as a PC and ICT chassis OEM before making a splash into the DIY retail channel, and positioning itself as a premium gaming PC case brand to look up for some of the most innovative and functional designs. The company tends to have a show-stopper case every Computex, and this year, presented the Chromomancy.

This case is meant to decorate some CEO's table, and is made from space-grade aluminium and alloys. The top portion of it has a blue transparent element that chronicles the company's history dating all the way back to 1985. The middle portion has two dark alloy panels, and the central portion a brighter silver aluminium accent. The Chromomancy looks like an obscure SFF case in the press images, but is huge in person. It is supposed to have room for a full-sized ATX build, with PCIe risers handling the task of connecting the various add-on cards; and a fully fledged DIY liquid cooling setup for both the CPU and VGAs.

As we walked around the show floor earlier today, we walked past the USB-IF booth and spotted VLI showing off their new portable gaming dock concept. What the company has done, is to take its new VL605 USB-C DP to HDMI 2.1 PCON and combined it with the VL832 USB4 endpoint device, which under normal circumstances operate as a USB4 to USB 3.2 and DP 1.4 adapter and the VL109 which is a docking controller that also supports USB PD for up to three ports. The overall design supports up to 140 W USB PD 3.1 power passthrough as well.

The end result is a fairly small PCB that delivers an HDMI 2.1 port with VRR support, a first for a docking station solution as far as we're aware, as well as a USB Type-C with DP Alt-mode output, two USB Type-C ports with USB PD support and two USB Type-A ports. In itself it's not a unique product, but from our understanding, there aren't many docking stations out there that support VRR combined with USB ports that offer more than USB 2.0 speeds. VLI has tested it with AMD FreeSync as well as NVIDIA G-Sync compatible monitors without any problems and it's also been certified for FreeSync Premium Pro. Overall a neat little solution that could appeal to gamers that want a simple way of hooking up their peripherals to their gaming laptop when using an external monitor, keyboard and mouse.

PNY at the 2025 Computex showcased its XLR8 GeForce RTX 50-series "Blackwell" graphics card lineup spanning everything from the flagship RTX 5090, down to the "game changing" GeForce RTX 5060, which just hit the shelves earlier this week. We begin our tour with the PNY EX series gaming flash memory meant for handheld gaming consoles. These MicroSD Express cards implement the SD Express standard that's based on NVMe, with a PCIe Gen 3 x1 connection at the physical layer. You get sequential read speeds of up to 890 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 750 MB/s, both of which exceed the performance of SATA SSDs, making them fit for most game storage scenarios. The card comes win 128 GB and 256 GB sizes.

PNY has made its Computex 2025 shine with its new GPU SKUs that feature chrome-plated cooler shrouds. Now only carrying a unique aesthetic, these cards feature what appears to be a printed signature of none other than NVIDIA CEO Jensen H. Huang. Available in GeForce RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 editions, these chrome-polished SKUs feature ARGB lighting control to match any PC aesthetics. PNY has developed an equally interesting RTX PRO 6000 GPU alongside gamer-focused models, with a chrome-plated blower cooler. While this doesn't have any RGB lights, it is supposed to go into workstation builds, where aesthetics aren't exactly the most important factor.

In addition to new PC cases and PSUs, the company also brought its new MAKR 75 DIY keyboard to the Computex 2025 show, promising to bring a simplified way of creating an ultra-personalized DIY keyboard, all thanks to the Corsair Web Hub. Corsair is also showing off new Stream Deck integrations for its SCIMITAR ELITE WIRELESS SE mouse, which gives it a whole new level of functionality, allowing users to manage the setup, workflows, and more.

The Corsair MAKR 75 DIY keyboard, or the MAKR 75 Barebones Keyboard Kit, as Corsair has launched it, should combine the best of both worlds, customization of DIY keyboards and performance of gaming keyboards. Corsair makes it simple by allowing users to customize the keyboard through Corsair Web Hub, where there is a wide choice of keycaps, switches, frame options, a special module which can be equipped with a rotary dial or small LCD screen, and more. The Corsair MAKR 75 DIY keyboard features 8K hyper-polling, FlashTap SOCD, gasket mounting, 8-layers of sound dampening, aluminium frame, screw-in stabilizers and much more.

Logitech G's Streamlabs, a leading innovator of gaming software, technologies, and gear, today announced significant enhancements to the capabilities of the Streamlabs Intelligent Streaming Agent, which is set for a full launch later this year. Introduced at CES 2025, the AI-powered agent incorporates NVIDIA's advanced digital human technologies and Inworld's AI framework, which processes inputs and commands in real time, bringing production-level assistance, interactivity, and enhanced tools to creators.

"Together with NVIDIA and Inworld AI, we're advancing interactive technology to help streamers engage with their audiences in new and creative ways," said Ashray Urs, Head of Streamlabs. "The tools we're unveiling today represent an entirely new era of digital storytelling, and the new demo at Computex is a crucial step closer to bringing these solutions to market at scale."

We arrived at GAMEMAX's booth here at Computex 2025, and we're pleasantly surprised by their extended line-up of PC cases, power supply units, and cooling solutions that are oriented for PC gamers. Starting with the PC cases, we discovered the new Blade Concept and N90 models. The Blade Concept is an interesting mix between open-air design, industrial aesthetics, and CNC details. Featuring dynamic claw-style ARGB, support for the latest NVIDIA RTX50 series, swappable I/O, its open-air design clearly targets serious gamers and PC builders. The GAMEMAX N90 case is the next one that catches our attention with its dual-chamber design, panoramic 270° wraparound glass panel, vertical GPU mounting, tool-free customizable top cover, and a large optional LED display. ARGB fans and in-built cable management features are there for those who wish for a vibrant yet clean system.

Cooler Master is seated front-row center as Moore's Law tapers, and the need for advanced computing to have powerful cooling rises. The company showed off several innovations with its core business of cooling. We begin our tour of the Cooler Master booth with its new 3D Heat Pipe innovation. It may look simple and unorthodox, but CM says that this innovation took decades of innovation. Consider a U-shaped heatpipe from a typical tower-type CPU cooler, with its two ends passing through an aluminium fin-stack, and the central region making contact with the heat source (CPU).

Cooler Master innovated an arm of this heat pipe that pops out from the central region. This is easier said than done, as the pipe's inner channel needs to seamlessly connect with the rest of the heatpipe, and improper welding can cause metal extrusions that can clog the pipe. This is probably what took CM decades to figure out. The third arm of the heat pipe helps heat from the source spread more uniformly across the fin-stack. Cooler Master showcased its first tower-type coolers implementing 3D Heat Pipe tech, which we'll talk about in a bit.

ASUS presents its new ROG Courser and updated ROG Destrier Core gaming chairs at Computex 2025. The ROG Courser gaming chair incorporates a 90-155° Dynamic Synchronized Reclining system for back support and includes 360° 4D armrests for comprehensive positional adjustment, 4D Adjustable Lumbar support with customizable depth and height settings, and a cold-pressed lumbar pad for better airflow. The chair's dimensions feature an ultrawide 58 cm seat base, a magnetic headrest attachment system, and integrated RGB lighting strips embedded within transparent leatherette that remain concealed when inactive. The ROG Destrier Core ergonomic gaming chair is now available in Moonlight White. Based on an exoskeletal design the chair features breathable mesh, a Nylon frame, lumbar support, adjustable headrest, and padded armrests.

The ROG Courser gaming chair is offered only in black at this moment; pricing and exact availability (for both models) in retail stores have yet to be announced by ASUS.More pictures follow.

At Computex 2025 in Taipei, Chieftec unveiled an extensive lineup of power supplies, PC cases, and CPU coolers designed for enthusiasts and professionals alike. The company's new VEGA M series power supplies combine modern efficiency with robust performance. Available in both Black (PPG-1000-C) and White (PPG-1000-CW) finishes, the units deliver configurable output levels of 1,000 W, 850 W, and 750 W (Black) or a fixed 1,000 W (White). Both models employ an LLC Half-Bridge converter with DC-to-DC technology, support ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5, accept 100-240 V AC input at 12 A, and feature a 135 mm fluid-dynamic-bearing fan alongside 80 Plus Gold certification. Complementing the VEGA M series, the Stealth SPX-1200-FC pushes the envelope with 1,200 W capacity, Platinum efficiency, and premium Japanese capacitors. It shares the same advanced cooling design and Gen 5 compatibility, offering a 100-240 V AC input range at 13-6.5 A and ensuring stable power delivery under heavy load.

Here are some close-up shots we took of AMD's latest client and enterprise processors. Starting things off is the Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo." This is a rather large chip, with a package size resembling some high-end GPUs. This chiplet-based processor is dominated by a large SoC+iGPU tile built on the TSMC N4P process, and two "Zen 5" CCDs. These are the same CCDs as "Granite Ridge," "Fire Range," and "Turin," which come with full 512-bit data paths for the FPU, and large 32 MB L3 caches per CCD. The SoC+graphics tile has the iGPU with 40 compute units. The package is large not just because of the size of the chip, but also its 256-bit wide LPDDR5X memory interface.

Next up, is the Ryzen AI 9 HX Pro mobile processor, which comes in the regular mobile processor package AMD has been using for several generations now. The chip is based on the "Strix Point" monolithic silicon built on TSMC N4P. This particular SKU has the AMD Pro feature-set, and targets commercial notebooks. Lastly, there's the Ryzen Z2 Extreme. This particular chip is built on an optimized variant of "Strix Point," with a few disabled CPU cores, but a maxed out iGPU with all 16 CU enabled. This processor targets gaming handhelds. Winding things up is the EPYC 9006 "Turin" processor with its glorious 12 "Zen 5" CCDs.